speed

/spid/
verb
  1. To go or move quickly; to hurry.
    • We need to speed up if we want to catch the train.
    • She sped through her homework so she could go outside.
    • The ambulance sped down the street with its siren on.
  2. To drive faster than the legal limit.
    • Many drivers speed on this road because it's straight.
    • The police officer warned her not to speed in the school zone.
    • He got a ticket for speeding on the highway.
  3. To cause something to happen or move faster; to accelerate.
    • Good nutrition can speed recovery from illness.
    • The new software will speed the data processing.
    • They are working to speed the delivery of aid to the region.
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noun
  1. How fast something moves or happens; the rate at which something travels or operates.
    • The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.
    • She completed the test with amazing speed.
    • The speed of the internet connection has improved a lot.
  2. The quality of being quick or fast.
    • We need more speed to finish this project on time.
    • His speed on the soccer field makes him a valuable player.
    • The cheetah is known for its incredible speed.
  3. A gear ratio on a bicycle or vehicle.
    • Shift to a lower speed when climbing a hill.
    • My bike has 21 speeds for different terrains.
    • This car has a five-speed manual transmission.
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